Court News From The County Seat Briefs
Court news reports Putnam township resident John H Barrack aged 85 arrested by Sheriff A A Robertson for stealing chickens after neighbors observed him on the act. It’s described as a second offense and he faces strict action. In Oelwein a raid led to Will Maser James Maser and Mrs Jim Cook arrested for illegal liquor persuation. Fifteen gallons were found hidden in basement and the Masers face grand jury on liquor nuisance charges. Jim Cook remains jailed for a few months in ensuing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Barrack
Putnam Township
A. A. Robertson
Fritz Bockenheuer
Burrack
Boekenheuers
Bockenheuer
Barrack
Oelwein
Will Maser
James Maser
Jim Cook
Buttermakers Exhibit Strong at National Fair
Butter exhibitors at the National Fair displayed eleven creambites with high scores. Top entries included Otto Weger and Floyd Sires tied at 94 percent, followed by Ora Bailey and Ben Gulsgig at 98 percent, with judges State Inspector Fred Stephen son and D T Broers noting strong overall quality. Prize winners featured Mrs. N M Lerson Decorah in first, Mrs. Fred Hessell Garnaville second, and Mrs. H T Hangartner Clermont third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Weger
Strawberry
Floyd Sires
Elgin
F. P. Gernand
Volga City
F. W. Heasell
Garnavillo
H. T. Hangartner
Clermont
Dyersville
N. M. Lerson
Decorah
Fred. Hessell
Garnaville
H. T. ‘Hangartner
Fayette County Jail Beats and Grand Jury Actions
Multiple arrests over a month include toward intoxication by Tows, unlawful assembly by Henry Swendimann, and resisting officers involving W D Greathead and Glen Thomas of Fayette. Bail set at 1000 dollars for both men. Yate of Minneapolis faces grand jury action for motor vehicle larceny. Boy Bates, 18, pleads guilty to operating an automobile without consent and is paroled under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pahiter
Henry Swendimann
West Union
Justice of the Peace
Lau Berkey
Fayette
Gand
W. D. Greathead
Greathead
Liberty
Glen Thomas
J. E. Fitch
Seasion
Floyd Yate
Minneapolis
Bates
W. L. Eichendorf
Fayette County
H. B. Benche
Oelwein
Guy W. Backus
Grocer’s Woes Highlight Hidden Costs and Local News
A local column notes grocers face thin margins as wholesale and retail prices both rise, illustrating how a merchant’s total sales are stretched by overhead. Revival meetings at Elgin Baptist Church run October 13 to 23. Three divorces granted by Judge W L Eichenorf, including Stella vs Stella and Herzman vs Herzman, with custody and alimony specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Baptist
W. L. Eichendorf
Cora M. Stella
Leonard B. Stella
Oetlwein
Otto F. Herzman
Jennie M. Pettitt
Estey & Estey
Mrs. Heraman
Mr. Herzman
Gesepina Mazziotti
Vincenzo Mazziotti
Oelwein
J. Cedric Peterson
First Baptist Church
Newton
Iowa
Elgin Baptist Church
Dairy market strengthens as New York quotes rise
A bright ray for dairy men came last Friday with an 88 cent quote for creamery extras at the New York butter market. Prices for higher grades showed strength as the market continued upward through the month, with butter surpluses diminishing due to drought and slower production. This shift promises improvement for dairy farmers after years of hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Freight Truck and Ford Collide Near West Elgin
Jake Pfister’s Ford touring car was damaged when it collided with a heavy freight truck on Primary 172 one block west of the old hotel in West Elgin. Pfister suffered a badly lacerated lip and facial injuries. he was taken to Dr Schriber’s office for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Pfister
Waterloo
Decorsh
West Elgin
Pfister
Elgin
Elgin High School Class of 1931 Graduates Attending College
The Elgin high school graduating class of 1931 lists fourteen members, eight headed to college and one teaching. Named graduates include Ruth Peterson Waldorf College Edith Holzer Elizabeth Foxwell Clifton Kiple Bernita Bopp Cedar Rapids Business College Lewis Thoms Ames Marguerite Schupbach Gladys Schneider State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Others at home include Toma Dummermuth Robert Wilson J D Shaffer Dale DeSart and Alice Hoag Hilda Meyer teaches near her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin High School
Ruth Peterson
Waldorf College
Edith Holzer
Elizabeth Foxwell
Clifton Kiple
Bernita ‘Bopp
Cedar Rapids Business College
Lewis Thoms
Ames
Marguerite Schupbach
Gladys Schneider
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Toma Dummermuth
Robert Wilson
J. D. Shaffer
Dale DeSart
Alice Hoag
Hilda Meyer
Coon Hunt Turns Into Man Hunt at Farm Meet
Spectators at a Sunday coon and fox hunt at the L. D. Hitch farm grew unruly, leading Deputy Sheriff Ellis to escort one man to the county hotel. A second troublemaker fled into a tree while Tarzan acted. Sheriff postponed the manhunt, noting squirrels might finish the chase as dogs snared prize money and spectators stayed focused on the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Hitch
Eilis
Couny Hotel
Tarzan
Dollar Gains Power In 1926 Economy Says Survey
A Investors Syndicate survey finds the 1926 dollar buys 53 percent more for clothes, 88 percent more for food, 72 percent more on electric bills, 29 percent more for home building, and 172 percent more to replace car tires, signaling broad price reductions aiding workers as depressions ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Investors Syndicate
Falb Runs Garage From Bed Amid Illness
John Falb, confined with an infected foot, managed the family garage from his bed. The headquarters moved to his Falb residence with decisions on car trades and appraisals made via telephone from a couch on the summer porch. A junior partner, W. C. Falb, was away on vacation, yet business continued through improvised methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falb
Falb
W. C. Falb
Girl’s Body Found in Corn Field Near West Union
Barbara Nims nineteen, daughter of farmer Frank Nims, was found shot dead Tuesday morning in a corn field nine miles northwest of West Union. A search began when she did not return home, and Sheriff Robertson is investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Nims
Frank Nims
West Union
Robertson
Clayton County Fair Draws Strong Attendance and Entries
The 1931 Clayton county fair reported total attendance above average with 3 075 entries. Premiums totaling 3 067 95 were won by 2010 exhibitors, many first time entrants, while the entertainment program pleased attendees throughout.
Hotel Goods Sold At Elgin For Turkey River Junction Buyers
Mrs. Ed Conner, proprietor of the Elgin hotel for two years, sold the hotel equipment last week to parties from Turkey River Junction. The buyers, said to have about fifteen years of hotel experience, were to take possession in the middle of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Conner
Elgin Hotel
Turkey River Junction
Wallace urges currency inflation to ease economic ills
Henry A. Wallace of Des Moines told about 500 farm bureau members in Decorah that a moderated currency inflation would inject more money into circulation and relieve the nation’s economic ills. The Elgin school faculty visited Clermont Monday evening for a picnic to surprise Miss Crowe, who is moving between the two towns daily.
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Henry A. Wallace
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Decorah City Park
Elgin Schools
Clermont
Miss Crowe
Oniil
Hed Slater
Detter
Pre Conference Supper by St Pauls Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls M church will host a chicken supper on Friday evening September 18. Serving begins at 5 30 until all are seated. Public invited. Menu includes fried spring chicken mashed potatoes gravy scalloped macaroni and cheese cabbage salad sliced tomatoes bread butter jelly coffee and pie. Mr and Mrs Fred Schultz visited John Falb then went to Elkader with Mrs Falb to attend a farewell meeting for Rev Franksen Read the Moke Ags.
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The
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Central States Power to Cut Rates in 87 Towns
A broad rate reduction for electric light heat and power across the Central States Power and Light territory affecting 87 cities and towns in northeastern Iowa was announced by G D Nicoll district manager at West Union. The plan aims about a 10 percent overall cut varying by class with top kilowatt hour prices set at 11 10 and 9 cents per unit. The committee reported near total support after a July 21 meeting in West Union with mayors and council members from 17 towns. Wednesday's Telegraph-Herald reported the analysis town by town and the two month effort to structure the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States Power and Light Corporation
Iowa
G. D. Nicoll
West Union
Nicoll
Killowatt
Telegraph-Herald
Auto Collision on Will Stirk Corner Causes Injuries
Ray Herwig and Derryl Wilson of south of Elgin and Harry Osmundson near Clermont were in a Saturday evening crash at the Will Stirk corner between primary routes 11 and 56. The wreck injured all three. Herwig suffered a head cut and finger tips lacerations, Wilson a cut finger and head bump, Osmundsen bruises and shock. Herwig’s car caught fire before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Herwig
Derryl Wilson
Elgin
Harry Osmundson
Clermont
Will Stirk
Stirk
Herwig
Mr. Osmundsen
Eas
Mrs 0 F Johnson to Hold Sale Near Wadena
Mrs 0 F Johnson who lives north of Wadena plans a complete selling out sale of stock machinery crops and more on Wednesday September 30. Bills will be issued soon and the Echo will carry more details next week. The sale follows the death of her husband last summer and she cannot continue farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Johnson
Wadena
Echo
Fellowship Meeting Set for Elgin Friday September 25
A full fellowship meeting is planned at Elgin on Friday September 25. State Masonic headquarters issued the notice and details on speakers and plans will be sent to members by postcard.
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Elgin
Real Rain Brings Relief to Pastures and Vegetation
A heavy Tuesday rainfall brings the first real soak of the year, reviving vegetation and easing concerns as pastures benefit. The Echo carries a forthcoming letter from George Sova of Fort George G. Meade, Md., to Alden Pinney about Pinney’s Do You Remember When column. J F Riche left Elgin after a month’s visit, having camped in a house on wheels since homecoming. rain hindered his planned lecture on religious topics. Feller's Hardware advertises stove repairs and heating solutions as winter gives way to spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Echo
George Sova
Fort George G. Meade, Md
Alden Pinney
Pinney
J. F. Riche
Blunt, S. D
Elgin
Hig House
Riche
Elgin Park
Farm products at Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo
Farmers nationwide invited to exhibit corn soybean and alfalfa at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo from September 28 to October 4. Corn classes cover ten ears white and yellow. soybeans feature multiple varieties. alfalfa focuses on sheaves and hay. County groups may win prizes. displays emphasize education and feeding value. demonstrations planned across crops.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leroy Wonseholder
Badore
Higin
W. L. Eichender
Guy W. Back
State of Iowa
John Dundee
Dundee
M. M. Cooney
Issi
Clayton County Fair
Wallace
Fred Schultz
Postville
Elkaderl
Seiheintman
Moke Ags
Feller’s Hardware
Bede
Trade
Kensington Club
City Park
Mra. Conner
Hughes
Fred Kohler
R. P. Strauch
Conner
Nicklaus
Memibers
Filgin
B. W. Muehlenthaler
Man. R. P. Strauch
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